The Essential Fergus the Horse by Jean Abernethy
In the late 1990s, a little bay horse with white socks and a blaze was born. Dubbed 'Fergus,' he has now traveled the world many times over by print, web, and satellite, inspired a line of merchandise, and gained a devoted following in the hundreds-of-thousands on Facebook and other social media. Who is this horse and how can we explain his magnetism? What makes him so special? Fergus the Horse (Equus hilarious) is the creation of Jean Abernethy, and the truth is, he isn't meant to represent any one breed or discipline. Perhaps it's this generic 'everyhorse' quality that's led to his popularity. 'When fans write, 'Fergus reminds me of my horse,' I cannot be paid a higher compliment,' says Abernethy. And it's his expressiveness, honesty, charm, and keen sense of humor that truly wins our hearts. Now Abernethy has brought together the backstory of Fergus the Horse - how he came to be, his early years, the history of his 'friends' - and combined it with his 'greatest hits,' including most-loved comic strips, some personal sketches, and brand new additions. The result is a lively, colorful, highly illustrated treasury that will entertain anyone with an eye for a horse and a need for a laugh.
'This book was a fun and quick readI enjoyed learning more about Jean Abernethy the artist, and of course, I loved reading some of my all-time favorite Fergus comics that are also included in the book'.
'This book has both writhing, which explains the backstory to the creation of Fergus and numerous popular comics in addition to some book exclusives. Abernathy's cartoons are known for their reliability to the horse lover's life.'
'Fergus makes us laugh, whether he is bedeviled by flies or explaining to his rider the benefits of falling off: 'You wanted to practice groundwork and flatwork and you wanted to practice without stirrups. And there you are...flat on the ground and with no stirrups. Looks like a success to me!'
'Every equestrian home needs a reminder that all horses provide humor and when your humor has been exhausted by your own horse's antics - then just remind yourself by flicking through The Essential Fergus that they are probably all from the same mold.'
'Have you seen Fergus the Horse? If not, you're in for a treat. ... Abernethy portrays Fergus with bright, colorful illustrations that will enthrall readers of all ages. You'll likely recognize your own horse in his amusing predicaments.'
'How cool to have Fergus and his buddies corralled in one spot! I've enjoyed his escapades so much over the years. This book will be a great way to enjoy them again and share them with others.' -- Christine Hamilton, Editor
'I've only recently become acquainted with Fergus, but we immediately hit it off. He's just the kind of horse I like to get to know and figure out--not afraid to speak his mind, a great sense of humour, and he can teach us all a thing or two. Horses have always been my greatest teachers...but Fergus is the first animated one!' -- Jonathan Field, Trainer, Clinician, and Author of The Art of Liberty Training for Horses
'This book has both writhing, which explains the backstory to the creation of Fergus and numerous popular comics in addition to some book exclusives. Abernathy's cartoons are known for their reliability to the horse lover's life.'
'Fergus makes us laugh, whether he is bedeviled by flies or explaining to his rider the benefits of falling off: 'You wanted to practice groundwork and flatwork and you wanted to practice without stirrups. And there you are...flat on the ground and with no stirrups. Looks like a success to me!'
'Every equestrian home needs a reminder that all horses provide humor and when your humor has been exhausted by your own horse's antics - then just remind yourself by flicking through The Essential Fergus that they are probably all from the same mold.'
'Have you seen Fergus the Horse? If not, you're in for a treat. ... Abernethy portrays Fergus with bright, colorful illustrations that will enthrall readers of all ages. You'll likely recognize your own horse in his amusing predicaments.'
'How cool to have Fergus and his buddies corralled in one spot! I've enjoyed his escapades so much over the years. This book will be a great way to enjoy them again and share them with others.' -- Christine Hamilton, Editor
'I've only recently become acquainted with Fergus, but we immediately hit it off. He's just the kind of horse I like to get to know and figure out--not afraid to speak his mind, a great sense of humour, and he can teach us all a thing or two. Horses have always been my greatest teachers...but Fergus is the first animated one!' -- Jonathan Field, Trainer, Clinician, and Author of The Art of Liberty Training for Horses
For more than 30 years, Jean Abernethy has been creating equestrian-related drawings, horse portraits, and horse cartooning. She has illustrated various books and educational pieces, as well as technical how-to drawings and diagrams.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781570767432 |
| ISBN 10 | 1570767432 |
| Title | The Essential Fergus the Horse |
| Author | Jean Abernethy |
| Series | Fergus |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Trafalgar Square Books |
| Year published | 2015-11-10 |
| Number of pages | 136 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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